Wrexham FC sign Jordan McMillan on loan

NEW Wrexham loan signing Jordan McMillan, who met his new team-mates before last night’s match with Altrincham at the Racecourse, will be a versatile addition to the Dragons squad, according to manager Dean Saunders.

NEW Wrexham loan signing Jordan McMillan, who met his new team-mates before last night’s match with Altrincham at the Racecourse, will be a versatile addition to the Dragons squad, according to manager Dean Saunders.

The 22-year old Glasgow Rangers defender, whose last outing for the Ibrox club was as a substitute in the Champions League match against Turkish opponents Bursaspor in December, has signed until the end of the season.

Saunders revealed he had been tracking the player for some time, but it wasn’t until 8pm on Monday – the final day of the transfer window – that Rangers boss Walter Smith suggested a loan deal might be on the table.

That phone call triggered a hectic few hours for Wrexham secretary Geraint Parry to ensure that McMillan’s international clearance went through ahead of the midnight deadline and the deal was approved by club owner Geoff Moss, who earlier in the day had confirmed his intention to step down as a Racecourse director if and when potential purchaser, Van Morton Investments, completes a buy-out of the Blue Square Bet Premier outfit.

“I have known Walter for a long time but it wasn’t until last night that he let me know the lad was available,” said Saunders.

“Rangers have given us a good deal in terms of paying a share of the wages for Jordan, who comes highly recommended by Smith, Ally McCoist and our own Marvin Andrews, who played alongside him for both Rangers and Queen of the South.

“Jordan can play anywhere across the back line or in midfield, so he is an ideal player for us in creating competition for places in the team.”

Saunders also welcomed the news that midfielder Jay Harris has been named the league’s player of the month for his performances during January that included scoring a spectacular last-minute winning goal at Mansfield Town last weekend.

“It’s well-deserved because Jay has played consistently well for us, but if truth be told several other of our players could have been in contention,” added the Racecourse boss.

“Jay would be the first to point out that it is a team game but I think his volley last Saturday probably sealed the award for him and no-one can say he does not deserve it because he has been excellent for us all season.”